Computer Security - Charter Oak State College

Computer Security from Charter Oak State College is a Campus Certificate Computer and Information Science degree that prepares you for a IT career. Certificate programs are designed for adults who are interested in learning a specific set of skills and gaining knowledge in a certain area, but may not want to earn a degree. Credits earned apply toward a Charter Oak associate or baccalaureate degree. The certificate in Computer Security is designed for those students who have a background in computers and/or security but want to specialize in the area of Computer Security . All courses are available online through Charter Oak. Student Learning Outcomes Students who complete a certificate in Computer Security should be able to: 1. explain how information technologies gather, store, process and communicate information; 2. explain the history, terminology, and concepts of technology security; 3. discuss the legal and ethical aspects of an increasingly interconnected digital world; 4. understand and apply the concepts of communication, telecommunications, and networking; 5. explain the field of information security from both the managerial and technical perspective; 6. articulate the current risks and threats to an organization's data; 7. demonstrate methods of addressing and safeguarding critical electronic assets; 8. apply the theoretical knowledge as well as the practical techniques utilized in computer security; and 9. demonstrate how network security relates to other area of information technology. View more details on Charter Oak State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Computer and Information Science courses.